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Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney

Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney

Senior Consultant - Neurosurgery, Spine & Functional Neurosurgery
4.9 410+ Reviews

Speciality Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
Hospital Fortis Hospital (Mulund), Mumbai
Experience 18+ Years
Location Mumbai, India

Biography

Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney is a highly distinguished and globally trained Neurosurgeon and Spine Specialist with over 18 years of comprehensive surgical experience. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai.

He completed his MBBS and post-graduation in General Surgery from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, followed by his super-specialization (M.Ch) in Neurosurgery from the prestigious Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow. Driven by a passion for advanced sub-specialties, Dr. Sawhney pursued an advanced clinical fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery and Epilepsy Surgery at Tokyo Women's Medical University in Japan.

Dr. Sawhney is widely recognized for his pioneering clinical work in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and tremor syndromes, as well as complex resective surgery for medically refractory epilepsy. His expertise extends seamlessly into minimally invasive neurosurgery and endoscopic spinal procedures.

His clinical practice covers microscopic and endoscopic brain tumor surgeries, skull base surgery, endoscopic keyhole discectomies, cervical and lumbar spinal instrumentation, microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia, and stereotactic radiosurgery.

Education & International Fellowships

  • MBBS - Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik
  • MS (General Surgery) - Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai
  • M.Ch (Neurosurgery) - Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow
  • Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery & Epilepsy Surgery - Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan
  • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery & Endoscopic Neuro-Surgery

Special Interests

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Refractory Epilepsy Surgery Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) Endoscopic Spine Discectomy Brain & Spinal Cord Tumor Resections Skull Base & Pituitary Surgery Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia Cervical & Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement Complex Craniovertebral Junction (CVJ) Anomalies Stereotactic Radiosurgery Guidance

Medical Registrations & Memberships

  • Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC Registration No. 2007/04/1057)
  • Neurological Society of India (NSI)
  • Bombay Neurosciences Association (BNA)
  • World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
  • Movement Disorder Society of India (MDSI)
  • Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC)

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Find answers to common questions about Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney, neurosurgical and spine treatments, appointment scheduling, and services for international patients.

Dr. Gurneet Singh Sawhney is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai. With over 18 years of clinical experience, trained at SGPGIMS Lucknow and fellowship-certified in functional neurosurgery and epilepsy in Japan, he is a leading expert in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), epilepsy surgery, brain tumors, and endoscopic spine surgery.

His functional neurosurgery focus includes Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for advanced Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and tremors, surgical interventions for drug-resistant epilepsy (including temporal lobectomies and VNS implants), and microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia.

He consults at Fortis Hospital, Mulund Goregaon Link Road, Industrial Area, Bhandup West / Mulund, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

International patients can send their brain or spine MRI scans, video electroencephalograms (video-EEG), neurological notes, and medical summaries via LyfCure. Our international patient care team coordinates an initial clinical assessment with Dr. Sawhney, provides estimated treatment packages, assists with medical visa invitation letters, and arranges airport reception and local hospital stay in Mumbai.